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Overview |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Purdue?
- Otterbein University is 248.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Otterbein University than Purdue University Main Campus ($33,824.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Otterbein University ($12,576 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 19.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,030 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 168.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($24,060 vs. $8,950)
Otterbein University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 111 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Purdue? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $16,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $44,800)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/